Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: depression
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.04.2022
As I begin the New Year, I want to intentionally listen to my self-talk. It is what I say to myself that reveals where I have made agreements. As I journey through life these agreements may change, especially as I make healthy changes in what I believe about myself. For a long time I made …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.03.2022
Monday officially kicks off 2022 for me. The first two days of 2021 were spent celebrating Jesus’ birth, our family and welcoming the new year. The time was chaotic, funny, affirming and filled with food fit for a king. At one point in the preparation process, my daughter and I looked at each other and …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.31.2021
The last day of 2021. It seems almost surreal that another year is finishing. Today I caught up with accumulated mail which included Christmas greetings from friends and family. As I perused the letters included with cards, as well as some Facebook greetings, I noticed how well these recaps were a fitting closure to the …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.30.2021
28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? 29Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. 30They would say, ‘There’s the person who …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.29.2021
As I walked the beach looking for treasures, I pondered the last year. What do I want to take forward with me? What do I want to leave behind? 5Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.28.2021
Liminal space. The time between what was and what will be. It is a place of transition, a season of waiting, of not knowing. It can be illustrated by moving from one room to another. There is a moment when I am in neither room but rather in the doorway. The space between one room …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.27.2021
Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist who performs worldwide. Today I invite you to step into the subway with Lindsey as she performs, completely disguised. Watch until the 3:15 mark and ponder the question she asks. Then watch just a few moments more to hear her answer it. Do you see the gift?
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.24.2021
8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.22.2021
This week the focus is peace — peace that is beyond understanding. The quiet strength that seeps through everything regardless of circumstances. How do I access that kind of incredible staying power? There is a formula! Step one: practice joy. Step two: relinquish worry into Father’s capable hands and thank him while you’re there! 6Don’t …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 12.16.2021
Joy is a commodity we cannot live without because joy is our strength. Joy is found in the presence of the Lord. Therefore, strength comes from being in the presence of God. 11Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. 1 Chronicles 16:1`1 31But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will …
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